First Nations Health Authority
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The First Nations Health Authority plans, designs, manages, and funds the delivery of First Nations health programs and services in British Columbia.
We're excited to share this story about Tzvetelina Petkova to provide greater understanding of what a typical day looks like for an Environmental Health Officer at the FNHA and why their role helps protect community wellness.
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Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pumVCD
November 26, 2025 at 9:54 PM
We're excited to share this story about Tzvetelina Petkova to provide greater understanding of what a typical day looks like for an Environmental Health Officer at the FNHA and why their role helps protect community wellness.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pumVCD
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4pumVCD
Toxic Drug Alert: The week of November 17-21 saw BC’s highest number of calls made to 911 for toxic drug poisoning events. This is likely due to a substance called medetomidine being mixed with fentanyl. Please see and share the information provided.
November 24, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Toxic Drug Alert: The week of November 17-21 saw BC’s highest number of calls made to 911 for toxic drug poisoning events. This is likely due to a substance called medetomidine being mixed with fentanyl. Please see and share the information provided.
Demolition of the Christie Residential School: A Day of Healing and Strength www.fnha.ca/about/news-a...
November 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Demolition of the Christie Residential School: A Day of Healing and Strength www.fnha.ca/about/news-a...
“Check to Protect” on World Diabetes Day: https://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/check-to-protect-on-world-diabetes-day
#WorldDiabetesDay
#WorldDiabetesDay
November 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
“Check to Protect” on World Diabetes Day: https://www.fnha.ca/about/news-and-events/news/check-to-protect-on-world-diabetes-day
#WorldDiabetesDay
#WorldDiabetesDay
From October 1–3, 2025, FNHA was honoured to host an Urban and Away from Home gathering in Parksville, BC, titled “Sharing Our Gifts.” This gathering created space for urban Indigenous voices to be heard, honoured, and uplifted.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Jesciw
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Jesciw
November 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
From October 1–3, 2025, FNHA was honoured to host an Urban and Away from Home gathering in Parksville, BC, titled “Sharing Our Gifts.” This gathering created space for urban Indigenous voices to be heard, honoured, and uplifted.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Jesciw
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Jesciw
November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth and this year, FNHA is excited to shine a spotlight on Honour Your Strength: Our Diabetes Wellness Journey, a new community-based education series and toolkit.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4omxkQE
#diabetes #diabetesawareness
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4omxkQE
#diabetes #diabetesawareness
November 3, 2025 at 6:47 PM
November is #DiabetesAwarenessMonth and this year, FNHA is excited to shine a spotlight on Honour Your Strength: Our Diabetes Wellness Journey, a new community-based education series and toolkit.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4omxkQE
#diabetes #diabetesawareness
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4omxkQE
#diabetes #diabetesawareness
Twelve years ago, Angela Carter made a life-changing decision to quit drinking and walk the “Red Road"—a spiritual path rooted in respect, balance, and healing.
Learn more about her story at our latest news post: https://bit.ly/4qzWNaW
Learn more about her story at our latest news post: https://bit.ly/4qzWNaW
October 30, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Twelve years ago, Angela Carter made a life-changing decision to quit drinking and walk the “Red Road"—a spiritual path rooted in respect, balance, and healing.
Learn more about her story at our latest news post: https://bit.ly/4qzWNaW
Learn more about her story at our latest news post: https://bit.ly/4qzWNaW
Interior region Chiefs and health leads have gathered on traditional Syilx territories for Interior caucus from Oct. 28-30.
October 29, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Interior region Chiefs and health leads have gathered on traditional Syilx territories for Interior caucus from Oct. 28-30.
The Huli'tun Health Society (HHS), serving the Halalt and Lyackson First Nations on Vancouver Island, is embarking on a meaningful journey to refresh its five-year Community Health and Wellness Plan.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4otawhK
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4otawhK
October 24, 2025 at 7:11 PM
The Huli'tun Health Society (HHS), serving the Halalt and Lyackson First Nations on Vancouver Island, is embarking on a meaningful journey to refresh its five-year Community Health and Wellness Plan.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4otawhK
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4otawhK
Maggie Fred is a 31-year-old mother, daughter and aunty from the Tseshaht First Nation in Port Alberni. She is sharing her recovery story in hopes of inspiring others and reminding them that they are not alone.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/42SMg0o
Learn more: https://bit.ly/42SMg0o
October 23, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Maggie Fred is a 31-year-old mother, daughter and aunty from the Tseshaht First Nation in Port Alberni. She is sharing her recovery story in hopes of inspiring others and reminding them that they are not alone.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/42SMg0o
Learn more: https://bit.ly/42SMg0o
We want to hear from you! Are you a First Nations person in BC, or do you support the health care decisions of someone who is? Share your feedback to help to shape the future of how FNHA shares information, including through our website and news stories.
Complete the survey: https://bit.ly/4pZgqcj
Complete the survey: https://bit.ly/4pZgqcj
October 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
We want to hear from you! Are you a First Nations person in BC, or do you support the health care decisions of someone who is? Share your feedback to help to shape the future of how FNHA shares information, including through our website and news stories.
Complete the survey: https://bit.ly/4pZgqcj
Complete the survey: https://bit.ly/4pZgqcj
It’s National Infection Prevention week (Oct. 20-25)!
Please check out our webpage where you can watch an introductory video which highlights some of the services our Infection Prevention Services Program offers: https://bit.ly/4houEPZ
Please check out our webpage where you can watch an introductory video which highlights some of the services our Infection Prevention Services Program offers: https://bit.ly/4houEPZ
October 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
It’s National Infection Prevention week (Oct. 20-25)!
Please check out our webpage where you can watch an introductory video which highlights some of the services our Infection Prevention Services Program offers: https://bit.ly/4houEPZ
Please check out our webpage where you can watch an introductory video which highlights some of the services our Infection Prevention Services Program offers: https://bit.ly/4houEPZ
If you tried to complete our news and website survey but experienced a technical issue or were told we had already received enough responses from your region, we encourage you to try again!
Complete the survey: https://bit.ly/4pZgqcj
Complete the survey: https://bit.ly/4pZgqcj
October 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
If you tried to complete our news and website survey but experienced a technical issue or were told we had already received enough responses from your region, we encourage you to try again!
Complete the survey: https://bit.ly/4pZgqcj
Complete the survey: https://bit.ly/4pZgqcj
Recent misinformation has raised concerns about the safety of acetaminophen (more commonly known as Tylenol) during pregnancy. These claims are not supported by scientific research.
Learn more at our latest news story: https://bit.ly/4omQfuh
Learn more at our latest news story: https://bit.ly/4omQfuh
October 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Recent misinformation has raised concerns about the safety of acetaminophen (more commonly known as Tylenol) during pregnancy. These claims are not supported by scientific research.
Learn more at our latest news story: https://bit.ly/4omQfuh
Learn more at our latest news story: https://bit.ly/4omQfuh
Road safety is a pressing issue in many First Nations communities in BC — especially those in remote and rural areas where infrastructure is limited. The BC Vision Zero Road Safety Grant supports community-led projects aimed at making roads safer for everyone.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46WqriY
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46WqriY
October 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Road safety is a pressing issue in many First Nations communities in BC — especially those in remote and rural areas where infrastructure is limited. The BC Vision Zero Road Safety Grant supports community-led projects aimed at making roads safer for everyone.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46WqriY
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46WqriY
The T'Sou-ke First Nation marked a significant milestone on Sept. 15 with the grand opening of the new T'Sou-ke SKÁ¸PEȽ I¸SOT ÁLEṈ (T'Sou-ke Community Complex and Health Centre), a space dedicated to wellness, culture and connection.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q9xxrV
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q9xxrV
October 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The T'Sou-ke First Nation marked a significant milestone on Sept. 15 with the grand opening of the new T'Sou-ke SKÁ¸PEȽ I¸SOT ÁLEṈ (T'Sou-ke Community Complex and Health Centre), a space dedicated to wellness, culture and connection.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q9xxrV
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4q9xxrV
On October 14, we proudly celebrate Allied Health Professionals Day, recognizing and honouring the diverse and essential contributions of allied health professionals within FNHA and those serving First Nations communities in BC.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4h2L14p
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4h2L14p
October 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
On October 14, we proudly celebrate Allied Health Professionals Day, recognizing and honouring the diverse and essential contributions of allied health professionals within FNHA and those serving First Nations communities in BC.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4h2L14p
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4h2L14p
Statement of Support to the Ahousaht Nation: https://bit.ly/4oesmoz
October 10, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Statement of Support to the Ahousaht Nation: https://bit.ly/4oesmoz
Each season offers its own gifts, and spending time outdoors can be deeply beneficial for our mental wellness. Let us reflect on these gifts as we observe World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, so we can take care of our wellness.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hcBg3W
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hcBg3W
October 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Each season offers its own gifts, and spending time outdoors can be deeply beneficial for our mental wellness. Let us reflect on these gifts as we observe World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, so we can take care of our wellness.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hcBg3W
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hcBg3W
On October 3, 2025, the FNHA and Adler University signed a three-year partnership agreement to enhance access to mental health and wellness services for First Nations in British Columbia.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4706xCw
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4706xCw
October 9, 2025 at 12:00 AM
On October 3, 2025, the FNHA and Adler University signed a three-year partnership agreement to enhance access to mental health and wellness services for First Nations in British Columbia.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4706xCw
Learn more: https://bit.ly/4706xCw
FNHA is pleased to announce that 35 communities across all five health regions in BC have been approved for funding through this year’s HIV Community Wellness Initiative.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KEwwrz
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KEwwrz
October 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
FNHA is pleased to announce that 35 communities across all five health regions in BC have been approved for funding through this year’s HIV Community Wellness Initiative.
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KEwwrz
Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KEwwrz
The winner of the Adult - Visual Arts (Drawing) category for the FNHA HPV Cancer Care Art Contest is Michael Serroul’s Nkcwans Nakόl (Spirit Butterly).
See the other winning submissions at: fnha.ca/hpv
#HPVPreventionWeek #HPVAwareness #CancerPrevention
See the other winning submissions at: fnha.ca/hpv
#HPVPreventionWeek #HPVAwareness #CancerPrevention
October 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The winner of the Adult - Visual Arts (Drawing) category for the FNHA HPV Cancer Care Art Contest is Michael Serroul’s Nkcwans Nakόl (Spirit Butterly).
See the other winning submissions at: fnha.ca/hpv
#HPVPreventionWeek #HPVAwareness #CancerPrevention
See the other winning submissions at: fnha.ca/hpv
#HPVPreventionWeek #HPVAwareness #CancerPrevention
We are pleased to share the winner of the Youth - Short Story (Written) category as part of the FNHA Cancer Care Art Contest.
You can see all winning submissions or learn more about HPV at: fnha.ca/hpv
#HPVPreventionWeek
You can see all winning submissions or learn more about HPV at: fnha.ca/hpv
#HPVPreventionWeek
October 4, 2025 at 7:00 PM
We are pleased to share the winner of the Youth - Short Story (Written) category as part of the FNHA Cancer Care Art Contest.
You can see all winning submissions or learn more about HPV at: fnha.ca/hpv
#HPVPreventionWeek
You can see all winning submissions or learn more about HPV at: fnha.ca/hpv
#HPVPreventionWeek
The Environmental Health Foundation of Canada (EHFC) is offering a bursary designed to support Indigenous students pursuing education in Environmental Public Health through programs accredited by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46EddG8
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46EddG8
October 2, 2025 at 11:00 PM
The Environmental Health Foundation of Canada (EHFC) is offering a bursary designed to support Indigenous students pursuing education in Environmental Public Health through programs accredited by the Canadian Institute of Public Health Inspectors (CIPHI).
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46EddG8
Learn more: https://bit.ly/46EddG8
FNHA staff taking part in the Truth & Reconciliation Walk in Vancouver for Orange Shirt Day this week.
October 2, 2025 at 6:30 PM
FNHA staff taking part in the Truth & Reconciliation Walk in Vancouver for Orange Shirt Day this week.